Description
Magnesium Powder
Magnesium Powder 90g Biocare complex of magnesium citrate and magnesium malate.
What is Magnesium Powder?
Biocare Magnesium powder is a naturally occurring mineral that is important for many systems in the body, especially the muscles and nerves. Magnesium citrate supplements also increases water in the intestines.
Magnesium powder (citrate) is used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation.
Magnesium citrate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
How should I take ?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
Mag. should produce a bowel movement within 30 minutes to 6 hours after you take the medicine.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if the medicine produces no results. Not having a bowel movement after using a laxative may be a sign of a condition more serious than occasional constipation.
WHAT ARE SIDE EFFECTS ?
Common Side effects
- abdominal cramping
- diarrhea
- electrolyte imbalance
- high levels of magnesium in the blood (hypermagnesemia)
- gas (flatulence)
- nausea
- vomiting
This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.
